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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.67, 425.94 and 198.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.67, 425.94 and 198.18 is: 273.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.67 : 425.94 = 198.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.67/425.94 = 198.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.67x = 425.94 × 198.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.67x = 84,412.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,412.79/308.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.47

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